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E25 TRU

1989 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 2100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

165,140 mi
Last recorded165,140 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Transporter126,775 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE25 TRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 165,140 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 164,686 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 163,199 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion on both rear chassis rails.

Pass 6 Oct 2023 157,379 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 153,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 148,359 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 144,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 144,981 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 137,788 miles

n/s and o/s front corrosion outside prescribed areas

Fail 12 Jun 2019 137,788 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

n/s and o/s front corrosion outside prescribed areas

Pass 12 Jun 2018 135,818 miles

Nearside Rear Door sill correded

Fail 11 Jun 2018 135,810 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle Low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Floor (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Door sill correded

Pass 15 May 2017 133,013 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

heavily waxed oiled

Pass 8 Apr 2016 170,874 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre is worn on its inner edge

several holes from corrosion but not in a prescribed area

Fail 5 Apr 2016 170,874 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre is worn on its inner edge

several holes from corrosion but not in a prescribed area

Pass 31 Mar 2015 169,236 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to o/s/f floor not in a prescribed area

fuel tank corroded

low coolant level light is on

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 27 Mar 2015 169,236 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to o/s/f floor not in a prescribed area

fuel tank corroded

low coolant level light is on

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 Apr 2014 165,630 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to o/s/f floor not in area

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Apr 2014 165,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to o/s/f floor not in area

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2013 159,561 miles

rear brake hose ferruls slightly corroded

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 27 Mar 2013 159,561 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake hose ferruls slightly corroded

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 26 Mar 2012 154,429 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play to all wheel bearings

Pass 25 Mar 2011 144,914 miles

Lower engine mounting rubber no longer attached

N/S/R Tyre has a nail in it and is punctured

Oil leaks on engine and gearbox

Fail 23 Mar 2011 144,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Lower engine mounting rubber no longer attached

N/S/R Tyre has a nail in it and is punctured

Oil leaks on engine and gearbox

Pass 8 Apr 2010 138,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 138,060 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 129,545 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight corrosion to both inner sills and front floor areas

slight corrosion to rear brake hose ferruls

slight exhaust leak

slight leak from steering rack

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 10 May 2008 124,386 miles

exhaust in poor condition

slight corrosion to both front floors

Fail 1 May 2008 124,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust in poor condition

slight corrosion to both front floors

Pass 2 May 2007 117,195 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 111,814 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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E25 TRU is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 126,775 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E25 TRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 37 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E25 TRU is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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